IMDb 7.1 1984 HD

I’m Hungry, I’m Cold

I’m Hungry, I’m Cold

1984
Comedy Drama
12 min NR France
6 / 10
7.1 IMDB

Two girls come to Paris for the first time and try to live.

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Chantal Akerman
Starring
Maria de Medeiros / Pascale Salkin / Esmoris Hanibal

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

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Reviews

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Genevieve Dubois
May 21, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

In 'I’m Hungry, I’m Cold', we are presented with a deeply humanistic study of two young women attempting to establish themselves in the vast expanse of Paris. Maria de Medeiros and Pascale Salkin are the beating heart of…

C
Caleb Thompson
May 21, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

A potent reminder of the fundamental human drive for survival, 'I’m Hungry, I’m Cold' centres on the nascent struggles of two young women in Paris. Maria de Medeiros and Pascale Salkin deliver performances that are both sensitive and…

B
Beatrice Holloway
May 21, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

'I’m Hungry, I’m Cold' offers a raw, unflinching portrayal of two young women navigating the complexities of life in Paris for the first time. Maria de Medeiros and Pascale Salkin are commendable in their roles, embodying a sense…

A
Arthur Finch
May 21, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

This 1984 offering, 'I’m Hungry, I’m Cold', presents a refreshingly unromanticised vision of Parisian life. The narrative centres on two young women, brought to life with compelling authenticity by Maria de Medeiros and Pascale Salkin, as they attempt…

E
Eleanor Vance
May 21, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

A stark, unvarnished look at the precariousness of youth and the unforgiving nature of a new city. 'I’m Hungry, I’m Cold' places its audience squarely in the shoes of two young women grappling with the fundamental necessities of…

FAQs

Without a known director, it's challenging to pinpoint a specific style. However, the premise of two girls trying to live in Paris suggests a focus on realism and intimate character observation. The direction might lean towards a naturalistic approach, capturing the everyday struggles and small triumphs of the protagonists. The emphasis would likely be on authenticity rather than overt stylisation, allowing the performances and narrative to take precedence.